In memory of Phyll MacKeddie
Thank you everyone who left a message. We have now closed the Condolences Register, all the messages as below will be assembled in a document which will be given to Mike at the Memorial Service & Celebration of Phyll's life in Cardiff, September 8 2012.
If you still wish to leave a message for Mike, please use our contact form.
Messages
| 24 August 2012 | Jen Thomas | Mike, my thoughts are with you...whatever I say can not make up in any way for your sad loss. I first met Phyll when she came to Llysfaen as a supply teacher for a short time...this short time extended into 24 years!! Whenever I think of Pyll, I see her smile, her great sense of humour and her readiness to help. She was a kind and generous person and a very professional and gifted teacher. I feel privileged to have worked with her and know her. | |
| 22 August 2012 | Luigi La Tona | Hong Kong | Hi Mike, You and I were in touch briefly about the CCWC earlier this year. I am currently serving as President of the Buzz Dragons. I was surfing the IDBF site and read your insert. I am truly sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family. As I and loved ones around me have experienced loss to a similar effect, I understand how difficult it is. Remember the great times and treasure loved ones always. All the best, Luigi |
| 21 August 2012 | Pauline Stephens | Cardiff Wales | Phyll was a wonderful kind and happy person, she will be greatly missed when we return to school in September but she has left behind so many happy memories for all her children and a fabulous new extension of which she was so proud. Rest in peace Phyll and our heartfelt sympathy to you Mike and Family. |
| 18 August 2012 | Nikki Nigel Maddison & Bradley | Cardiff Wales | I was so so sorry to hear about the very sad loss of your lovely wife - she was my daughters headmistress when Maddi was at Llysfaen and she was devastated to hear this sad news as were all of us - she was a WONDERFUL teacher, funny, caring, happy and has been taken from you far too soon - are thoughts are with you and the family xxxx |
| 16 August 2012 | Debbie McElroy-Johnson | Canada | Hi Mike -I am from Abreast in the West. You were my paddling partner at the Queen's Jubilee. I only met your wife briefly but she was very beautiful and kind. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my soul mate to Pancreatic Cancer 5 years ago so I do understand how devestating the loss can be.My thoughts are with you. Debbie |
| 16 August 2012 | Heather Trenholm | Vancouver, Canada | Dear Mike, Our sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your lovely wife. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you travel in Peru. Hugs from all your "ladies" in Vancouver. |
| 16 August 2012 | Espen Lund | Norway | Dear Mike. I am really sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife. My sincere condolences. |
| 16 August 2012 | Julie Gabriel | Federation Internationale de Savate | Mike, I am very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved wife. My thoughts are with you... |
| 13 August 2012 | Trinidad & Tobago Dragon Boat Federation | Trinidad & Tobago | On behalf of all within our Federation, we send condolences to you and family. |
| 13 August 2012 | Aquaholics Dragon Boat Racing Club | Trinidad & Tobago | Our sincerest condolences to you and family. |
| 13 August 2012 | SportAccord Doping-Free Sport Unit | Switzerland | Dear Mike, It is with the greatest sadness that we heard of the death of your wife. Our thoughts are with you and your family. The SportAccord DFSU Team, Françoise, Natalie, Pedro and Matteo |
| 12 August 2012 | Dunya Verwey | The Netherlands | Dear Mike, I remember your Phyllie as such a lovely person, so kind and with great patience, keeping her head cool in the hectic of race control, as a natural leader. Now she will not fly with you, but you will fly on her wings, look at Peru with her eyes. And you know, all the dragon boat world is around you, to make your path lighter. Keep well and keep your smile. |
| 12 August 2012 | Eric Suitos | United States (DragonMax/Team Dragons of North Ame | My deepest condolences to you and your family, Sir Mike. We will be there in spirit on September 8 as you celebrate Phyll's life in Cardiff. |
| 11 August 2012 | Mike MacKeddie-Haslam | Wales | My very sincere thanks to all of you who have left such warm, kind and thoughful messages about Phyll and your memories of her. They are wonderful to read and a little heartbreaking at the same time but thank you again. I will be going to Peru on Monday 13 August to see the things there on the Inca Trail, that Phyll so much wanted to see and had looked forward to this year. When I get back please join me in Celebrating Phyll's life on Saturday 8 Septemebr in Cardiff. Location and time etc still to be notified but hopefully it will be in Lladaff Cathedral in the late afternoon. |
| 10 August 2012 | Andy, Sarah, Beth and Megan Sutton | Cardiff, Wales | We are all still in a state of shock over the passing of mrs mackeddie. Beth and Megan are both in Llysfaen primary and adored their headmistress. Phyll was a wonderful headmistress who made Llysfaen primary a great school. I'd had the pleasure of getting to know her through recent governor's meetings and her passion and enthusiasm for the school were boundless. Deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family |
| 10 August 2012 | Denise Searle | Wales, UK | Phyll was a wonderful lady, warm, kind with a great sense of humour. Llysfaen Primary will be a poorer place without her. Heaven has a new angel. |
| 09 August 2012 | Esther Wallace | USA | On behalf of the Oak Ridge, TN, Secret City Mad Paddlers, our deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers for you and all Phyll's friends and family. God bless. |
| 08 August 2012 | Hawaii Dragon Boat Association | United States | Aloha Mike! On behalf of the Hawaii Dragon Boat Association, our deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family. We look forward to your visit to Hawaii. Aloha Pumehana, Kelfred Chang |
| 08 August 2012 | Jack Stewart | UK | In the short time we knew you at Llysfaen School, you were such an inspiration and incredible lady. God bless you and rest in peace from Jack age 3 |
| 08 August 2012 | Viv Lancey | Wales | Mike, sincerest condolences from myself my husband Keith and our daughter Stella who has many very happy memories of Phyll as a teacher while a pupil at Llysfaen school. We will remember her with great affection. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Viv |
| 07 August 2012 | Carolyn Stewart | USA Wasabi Paddling Club | Dear Mike, Our hearts are all heavy for you. We send you our very deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Phyll. May your memories sustain you in the days, weeks, months and years to come. |
| 07 August 2012 | Sue Roberts | Wales | Phyll was wonderful to my hrand daughters when theri mother wnet through a traumatic divorce. She was kindness personified and helped us all. Phyll was alovley lovely lady. My husband died three days before she did and i know the black hole that is within you. May she rest in peace and may you find some comfort in your sadness. Sue |
| 07 August 2012 | Steven Davidson | Australia | Mike, saddened to hear the news. My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Phyll. My thoughts are with you at this time. Steven |
| 07 August 2012 | Leslie Lee-Joyeau | Trinidad & Tobago | Sincerest condolonces from myself and the Excellent Stores Titans. |
| 06 August 2012 | sasan shojaei | Iran | Dear Mike, I express my deepest condolences to you for your loss of Phyll . I wish you the strength enough to get through these hard times. |
| 05 August 2012 | Rachael, Jimmy, Caleb & Isaac Richards | Wales | Mike, your beautiful words about Phyll have brought tears to my eyes, once again. My sons are at Llysfaen & we are all hugely shocked & saddened by the tragic news of her passing. She was a wonderfully kind person whose strength has made the school a successful, inviting & happy place. She will be terribly missed by children & parents alike, but I do not need to tell you that. Our thoughts are with you & the rest of Phyll's friends & family. Your strength at this time is truly admirable. |
| 05 August 2012 | Murray Jones | England | Farewell, sweet, clever, generous and fun Phylly. So many happy times by the various waters of the world, to be missed but cherished memories all the same. You brought so much to so many in all your guises, and your sudden loss takes us all aback. Mike, our loss can only be a minute value compared with what you must be feeling. Our combined hearts go out to you and we all support your healing from this devastating blow. God rest Phyll's soul and bless you. |
| 05 August 2012 | Ali Malek | Iran | Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. |
| 05 August 2012 | Marcelin Gautron | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | My deepest condolences to you Mike on the passing of your beloved wife. |
| 04 August 2012 | Val, Paul and Lucy Thomas | Pembrokeshire, Wales | Mrs.Mackeddie was not only a great headmistress, she was a lovely person aswell. She will be sorely missed and we send you our deepest condolences. |
| 03 August 2012 | Mohammadreza Dorkhah | Iran | I want to offer my sincere condolences on your recent loss. It was a shock to hear the news of your wife's passing and I can only imagine how difficult it has been for you and your family. May God's blessings and peace be with you and your wonderful family. |
| 03 August 2012 | Bob Bubba | Toronto, Canada | Very sorry to learn of your loss, Mike. Bob |
| 03 August 2012 | Dale Beck, tillerboy, Pond Scum DBC | Canada | I met you and Phyllis in Cape Town, SA in 2004 when my Team Pond Scum particiapted in its first Club Crew Championship I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You and Phyliss have done a lot for the sport of dragon boat paddling. |
| 02 August 2012 | Wendy, Kevin, Lisa and Callum Brown | Wales | Miss Mackeddie was not only a wonderful teacher she was warm, kind and approachable with always a welcome smile, this is what we will miss the most. Our hearts go out to her family and friends, a great loss to us all. |
| 02 August 2012 | Janine Lette | Australia | Definitely gone too soon and missed by all. It was a pleasure officiating with Phyll and I cherish fond memories of our friendship, shopping trips and your holiday to Qld in April 2011. |
| 02 August 2012 | Rowers Club Philippines Sea Dragon, Inc. | Philippines | Dear Sir Mike and family: Our deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. It is never easy when someone near and dear to you passes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God bless. Peace and love, Officers/Members/Trainees of RCPSDI |
| 02 August 2012 | Nicola Osse, Barry Ward, Pat Petts and Sue Brooks. | Canada, UK and South Africa. | Dear Mike and family, We all wish you much strength at this time and want you to know we are thinking of you. We know you will honour Phyll by celebrating Phyll's life and in this way Phyll will live on in your heart forever. Hugs and thoughts, Nicky, Barry, Pat and Sue. |
| 02 August 2012 | Ray Woodcock | Western Australia | Hi Mike. As you can see we have all expressed our condolences to you and your family on the sad loss of Phyllis. Just letting you know that our thoughts are with you on this day |
| 01 August 2012 | Jo Parry IBCPC | International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission | Mike we are very sorry to learn of the loss of your wife Phyll. Please know you are in our thoughts. Jane, Jo, Jenny, Eleanor, Betty, Louisa and Sue - IBCPC Committee. |
| 01 August 2012 | Philadelphia Dragon Boat Team | USA | Deepest sympathies from Philadelphia and also our greatest thanks to you and Phyll for your efforts in creating the wonderful opportunities our members have enjoyed in dragon boat. Many of us cannot imagine what our lives would have been like without the efforts to take the sport to where it is today. We are well into our second generation of paddlers who have the chance to travel the world, compete and meet great people thanks to the efforts of you and Phyll. That will always be part of her legacy. Phyll and you have affected thousands of lives in a positive way. |
| 01 August 2012 | Naser Safari | Iran | Dear Mike Haslam Today Abbas told me the passing away of PHYLL. i hope the God belss her and i express my deep condolence to you. |
| 01 August 2012 | Khim and Wai Leng | Penang Malaysia | Dear Mike,Sorry to hear about the loss your beloved wife. We'd like to extend our deepest condolence to you and your family. Take good care and God bless. |
| 01 August 2012 | Greg Pearce | South Africa | Dear Mike So sorry and shocked to hear your news. Please accept our sincere condolences and support at this difficult and by all accounts unexpected time. The thoughts of Wendy, myself and all who know you at the Mujaji Dragonboat Club are with you. Heartfelt Regards Greg Pearce Chairman/Coach Mujaji Dragonboat Club Cape Town |
| 01 August 2012 | Abdul Edross | South Africa | Dear Mike Haslam Words alone cannot express our sympathy on the untimely death of your beloved wife, Phyllis. To say that her time with us was far too short is an understatement. The sad reality is that she will be sorely missed by all who loved her and knew her. No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since her parting has been of some consolation. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved and liked she was. Regards South African Dragon Boat Association |
| 01 August 2012 | Pin Min LAM | Singapore | Mike, we share the loss of your beloved wife. Take good care and God bless. |
| 01 August 2012 | JAMES KOAY | PENANG,MALAYSIA | My deepest condolences to you and your family on the demise of your beloved wife. May her soul rest in peace. God bless and take care, Mike |
| 01 August 2012 | Guan Hock,Kang | Penang Dragon Boat Association, Malaysia | Sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife. I'd like to extend my deepest condolence on behalf of the committee of the association.Take care. |
| 01 August 2012 | Moslem Jahangiri | Iran | Dear Mike Accept my deepest condolence and heartfelt for unexpected loss of your wife Phyll. I hope God bless her. |
| 01 August 2012 | Lai Mun and Mandy | Malaysia | Dear Mike, sorry to hear that Phyll has left us. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. |
| 01 August 2012 | Abbas Mohammadali | Iran | I express my deep condolence to Mike for passing away his dear wife "Mrs. Phill" . i will never forget her smile & her kindess toward Iranian crew at Asian game in Penang 2008 . I wish long life for Mike the Father of dragon boat in the world. |
| 01 August 2012 | Pin Min LAM | Singapore | Mike, we share the loss of your beloved wife. Take good care and God bless. |
| 01 August 2012 | Ma Cristina Ocba | Philippines | Dear Mike, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in thoughts and in my prayers. It was a privileged in meeting Phyll in previous IDBF races. Will always cherish those memories. Such a nice lady! Hugs to you, Cristina |
| 01 August 2012 | Khor Sin Wah | Penang, Malaysia | Dear Mike, Sorry for bad news, my deepest condolences & heartfelt symapathies to you and your family for the unexpected loss of your wife Phyll. |
| 01 August 2012 | Morro's | USA | Mike, No words can express how we all feel about this terrible, unexpected loss of the fabulous Phyll. Beside being a very dear friend, she was an inspirational leader in the dragon boat world to all who knew her. The only bright spot we can see is that we were lucky to have known her in life, and look forward to joining her someday in heaven. Bob, Peggy, Bob Jr, Maryalice, Carol, Sue and Mike, Meg and Kate Morro |
| 01 August 2012 | Hiroyuki Morinaga | Japan | Dear Mike, I'm so sorry, I don't know what to say. I'd like to offer my deepest condolences. |
| 01 August 2012 | Frank Lim | Malaysia | Dear Mike, My deepest condolences to you & family may God bless her, Phyll Mackeddie. On behalf of the Malaysia Dragon Boat Community, we offer our prayer for your family. |
| 01 August 2012 | Corinna & Dick Lim | Penang, Malaysia | I am so sorry that I never had the chance to know about her sickness all this while. When I managed to send you a note, I never knew that I was late already. It came as a shock to us to receive your mail of Phyll's passing. Never had a chance to say goodbye to her. I have a lot of fond memories of Phyll at this moment....those were the days when I was assigned as Race Secretariat for a few championships with Phyll, when she headed that section. She was a good teacher...who was humble and would guide and gave me a lot of opportunities to learn. I would cherish those moments with her. Once in a while, I would joke with Dick about how many times Phyll had mistakenly called Dick all the way from England.....and when Dick picked up the phone, Phyll only realised that she has called the wrong person and we would laughed it away. But like what you have mentioned in your poems, we can remember her and only that she’s gone Or we can cherish her memory and let it live on. May her beautiful smile, humbleness and sweet memories forever linger on in our memories. We will miss her dearly. May you also take care of your health and not be too stressed out. Will keep you in our prayers. |
| 01 August 2012 | Gurdial Singh | Penang / Malaysia | Dear Mike, My deepest condolences to you & family may God bless her, Phyll Mackeddie, will always remember her. |
| 01 August 2012 | Surash R M | Singapore | No words can describe the loss. On behalf of the Dragon Boat Community in Singapore we offer our condolence and prayer for your family. Surash RM Secretary General SDBA |
| 01 August 2012 | Mandy Khim | Malaysia | Mike, my deepest condolences to you as words can't really describe the feeling. We will always remember her. God bless. |
| 01 August 2012 | Raizal | Singapore | Mike, my condolonces, thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. We have a saying in my culture, "this world is temporary so don't let loss and sadness overcome grief...you will meet her again...and this next meeting will be eternal" |
| 31 July 2012 | Wendy Hermelink | The Netherlands | Mike, it's difficult to find words in this moment of great loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Phyll in person. But the memories the team shared last weekend made me realize I missed out on meeting a wonderful person. My thougths go to you and your family. Big hug Wendy |
| 31 July 2012 | Leila Ataei | IRAN | There is no word could describe her deeply personality, I just can say it was one of the worst happening in my life to lose a great friend like Phyll. She would be always on my heart. Good bless her With deepest sympathy, |
| 31 July 2012 | Amanda | Wales | Such a wonderful lady who touched so many lves and will be missed by so many people. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, and the rest of the family.You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| 31 July 2012 | Zsofia | Hungary | Dear Mike, my deepest condolences to You. I consider myself to be very lucky to meet Phyll in Tampa. She was a very lovely and kind lady with grace. I wish You strength in these hard time. I'll remember her in my prayers. |
| 31 July 2012 | Jos Labrie | The Netherlands | Mike, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I do recall that you needed to leave Hong Kong early but this was not the news I expected to hear. I wish you strength in times to come. I knew Phylly as beautiful woman and a good friend. HOLLAND HOUSE will miss here but never forget the good memories. |
| 31 July 2012 | Dato' Herman | Malaysia | You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she's gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she'd want: Smile, Open your eyes, Love and Go on. My deepest condolences to our great leader in the dragon boat federation. |
| 31 July 2012 | John Kreamer | Singapore | Hi Mike, It was with great sorrow that I recently learned of Phyll's passing. It is always hard to try to find the right words in sad times such as these but please know that my and the dragon boat communities thoughts and prayers are with you. |
| 31 July 2012 | Ronald Bonkerk | The Netherlands | Dear Mike,our deepest condolences to you for your loss of Phyll . I wish you the strength to get through these hard times. |
| 31 July 2012 | Victor Kisselev RDBF President | Russia | Dear Mike, We send our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. We are saddened to hear the news. We knew Phyll as beautiful woman. It was terrible for us hear that she can’t be with us in future. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult times. |
| 31 July 2012 | Elvie Glotzer | Singapore | I knew Ms. Mackeddiet through Lisvane Primary School, she was my chidren's teacher in the 1990s. Very sorry to hear that she passed away. She was such a lovely teacher and a kind person. My children have fond memories of their time in Wales, Ms Mackeddie was part of that. May her soul rest in peace. |
| 31 July 2012 | Steve Blackburn | Canada | Hi Mike My heartfelt condolences to your an your family on the passing of Phyll. Phyll will be remembered as an amazing, well spoken, giving and kind person. Her legacy, kindness and warmth will live on with the gift of life she gave to the 3 organ recipients. I'm sure you are extremely proud of her and the legacy she left. |
| 30 July 2012 | Michele | Wales | Dear Mike, I knew Phyll through work, I had a lot of respect for her leadership and vision, she was such a committed professional that work extremely hard to lead the team and school community the success it is today. I am so sorry to hear that she has passed away it is undoubtably a great loss to many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Michele |
| 30 July 2012 | Erik Werner | USA | Hi Mike, thinking of you after the loss of your wife. Sorry. Erik |
| 30 July 2012 | Radu Radulkescu | Romania | Hi Mike, We are all very sad due to the big loss you have suffered, but we are sure that you are strong and will overcome this tragic event. May her soul rest in peace |
| 30 July 2012 | George Louie | DSA Sydney Australia | Hi Mike, We are saddened to hear the news, we send you our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult times. George |
| 30 July 2012 | fabrizio | italia | My condolences |
| 29 July 2012 | The Ricketts Family | Wales | Mrs MacKeddie was much loved by so many children, she was warm, genuine, kind, had a great sense of humour and time for everyone. Our children are going to miss her terribly and as a family we are deeply saddened but will always be grateful for her inspiration and guidance. We will hold so many lovely memories of her. Xx |
| 29 July 2012 | Claudio Schermi | Italy | Dear Mike It was really good for us that you were here yesterday at the European Championship in Nottingham. The Championship have just finished! We missed you and we missed our Phylly. In these days, my thought have been always to you. In our sportive activity, you have always been a landmark for me due to your great professionalism. Now I have the chance to understand how much sensitivity is in yourself in this particular moment. Phylly played a huge role in the Dragon Boat Federation. Now it is our duty to go ahead taking advantage of such heritage she left us. I feel she paddles with us, keeping the Federation in the right route. All my family, Carla, Michael, Michela, and of course the entire Italian Team, share your feeling and will keep forever a gentle memory of our dear Phylly. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the funeral on August 2nd. I will be for sure in Cardiff on September 8th. Take good care of yourself, Your Claudio. |
| 29 July 2012 | Ray Woodcock | Western Australia | Hi Mike. My wife Marlene and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of your soul mate. We wish you all the strength in the world to come throught this sad time. |
| 29 July 2012 | Mike Haslam | UK | May I thank all of you who have left such kind and thoughtful messages. They are of great comfort to me and will give me the strength that I need to come to terms with the loss of my beloved Phylly. Her funeral will take place at 1.30pm on Thursday 2nd August in Rosemarkie Parish Church, the Black Isle, Scotland and on the 8th September 2012 in Cardiff we will hold a Service of Rememberance followed by a Celebration of Phyll's live. Time and venue to be notified but probably starting in the late afternoon. All are welcome on either or indeed both days. |
| 28 July 2012 | Jen Lovering | Wales | Miss Mackeddie was an inspirational teacher and made me want to follow my own career in Primary School teaching. My deepest condolences go to her family and the staff and pupils of Llysfaen Primary. She will be sadly missed but the memories of her will remain x |
| 28 July 2012 | Alison | Wales | So sorry to hear the sad news - Miss Mackeddie taught my children and was much too young to leave behind all she loved. |
| 28 July 2012 | Dmitriy | Russia | My condolence, Mike. |
| 28 July 2012 | Gareth Gruenbaum | UK | Hello Mike I am so sorry to hear that your wife has passed away. I never met her of course, and we have met only briefly a couple of times, but your message on the EDBF website was so moving. Please accept my condolences. Best wishes Gareth |
| 28 July 2012 | Evgeny Balashov | Ukraine, Kiev | Seit mein Angel nicht mehr bewacht Kann er frei seine Flugel entfalten Und die Stille der Sterne duerchspalten Weil er muss meiner einsamen Nacht Nicht mehr angstliche Haende halten Weil muss mein Angel nicht mehr bewacht. (Reiner Maria Rilke) Halt sich , Mike! |
| 28 July 2012 | Patrick Egbele | Nigeria | Dear Mike,I am sorry, for this painful loss.Please, accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing on of your dear wife. May her soul rest in peace. |
| 27 July 2012 | Nye | Cardiff, Wales | A wonderful person who supported me through Primary School. I was shocked when I heard the news. May Mrs MacKeddie rest in perfect peace. |
| 27 July 2012 | Arne Ditsch | Germany | She was a wonderful person and I wish to give you the strenght she had given to me in Berlin05. |
| 27 July 2012 | Ryan Ng | Singapore | My deepest condolences for your loss. God bless her soul. |
| 27 July 2012 | Frédéric | Reunion ISland | My sinceres condoleances. |
| 27 July 2012 | Tim and Anne Schaus | Canada | Sorry to hear about your loss. |
| 27 July 2012 | Marcia Helmich | Netherlands | Mike, my sincere condolences to you and your family. |
| 27 July 2012 | Yuen Lee | Canada | Mike, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your loss. |
| 27 July 2012 | Raba SC, Black Pearl Dragonboat Team | Hungary | Dear Mike, We are devastated to hear about your loss and share your grief. We wish you strength and send our sincere condolences! |
| 27 July 2012 | Jan di Leo | Canada | my heartfelt condolences to you mike. may you be comforted by your beloved wifes essence of how she lived and loved, and what she imparted to those that she leaves behind. her legacy shall live on and well particular your love for phylly will exist in memories and continue on greater dimensions~ With utmost respect, Jan di Leo |
| 27 July 2012 | Chris Bailey | GB | Our thoughts are with you and Phyll's family at this time. She'll be missed. |
| 27 July 2012 | Volker Briel | Germany | There are no words..... only sadness.... |
| 27 July 2012 | di bella deborah | ITALIA | Caro Mike,che brutta notizia.Le nostre piu sentite condoglianze.Che Dio vi dia la forza per superare questo momento.Lei e in un posto migliore ora.Cari saluti staff arbitri italia |
| 27 July 2012 | Mary Louise Kozak (Heat-PDBC) | Canada | My sincere condolences to you and your family Mike. We do recall that you needed to leave Hong Kong early but this was not the news we expected to hear. May all your wonderful memories of Phyll bring you comfort in the years ahead. |
| 27 July 2012 | Charles Villierme | Tahiti | What a sad news couple days before a big event. Mike please find here my sincere condolences. For sur God will bless her soul and give peace. Charly Villierme president of IVF |
| 27 July 2012 | DCH Racing | USA | Dearest Mike, We are truly sadden to hear about this. Our deepest condolences to your family. She's in a better place now. Sincerely, DCH Racing Family |
| 27 July 2012 | Jörg Oppor | Germany | Dear Mike, it was hard to read this message. Our thoughts are with you, we wish you the strenght to endure this heavy loss. God bless her soul. |
| 27 July 2012 | Christine Disley | England | Mike my sincere condolences to hear about the sad loss of your dear wife, Phyll. God Bless You |
| 26 July 2012 | The Toye Family | Wales | Molly (7) and Bibi (6) loved Mrs Mackeddie very much, as parents we are so grateful for all she did for our children. You are in our thoughts and prayers, with love from the Toye Family x |
| 26 July 2012 | Carol Callingham | Canada | My sincerest condolences from myself and I am sure from the members of the GM Heat crew in Canada as well. |
| 26 July 2012 | Djordje Pavlovic | Cyprus | My deepest condolences for your loss. God bless her soul. |
| 26 July 2012 | Marek Chlopek | Poland | Mike, all Polish dragon boat paddlers and myself join with so many other in offering our deepest sympathy on your wife passing. |
| 26 July 2012 | Kim Beckwith | NL | With you in my thoughts. |
| 26 July 2012 | Dwight Davis | Canada | Mike I am so,so sorry this has happened but so pleased you were able to spend loving moments with your wife before she continued on her journey. We live,we learn and if we are fortunate we find a person to love and who will love us in return...Phyll's spirit is free of constraints of body but she will be forever with you. dwight... |
| 26 July 2012 | Rob Chang | Canada | My condolences |
| 26 July 2012 | Polly Ward | UK | Mike You have all my sympathy - and you know that I understand fully Phyl will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her |
| 26 July 2012 | Keith Tsui | USA | Our club, Catch22, and I would like to give you our deepest condolences for your loss. |
| 26 July 2012 | Nancy Bryson | Canada | I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. Please know that the entire dragon boat community worldwide is mourning the loss of your wife and I personally want to give you my heartfelt condolenses. |
| 26 July 2012 | Stefan Jager | The Netherlands | Mike, we are all devastated by the news, and wish you all the strength you need and then some. Our thoughts and hearts are with you in these extremely difficult times. |
